Four problems related to front suspension hub have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Durango based on all problems reported for the 2003 Durango.
Hub or ball joints.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle and the hub was shaking violently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08e064000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for tire replacement and front end alignment. The mechanic stated that the front passengers side hub was loose an, needed to be replaced, and the vehicle was unable to be aligned. The mechanic also stated that the ball joint on front passenger side needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 08e064000 (suspension) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 219,700. Mf.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that smoke emitted from under the dashboard. The contact also stated that the heat and air conditioning failed and the front end of the vehicle made a thumping noise and became louder as vehicle speed increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was informed that the wiring harness emitted the smoke and it along with the front hub unit, needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 113,000. . . . Updated 04/25/13 updated 05/16/2013.